A tragic incident unfolded at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, as a man armed with a pistol entered the hospital’s intensive care unit, taking staff members hostage. The situation escalated into a shootout between the suspect, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, and law enforcement officers, resulting in the death of a police officer, Andrew Duarte, from the West York Borough Police Department.
The District Attorney, Tim Barker, confirmed that three hospital workers and two other officers were injured in the attack. The suspect had previous contact with the hospital’s ICU and deliberately targeted the workers. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed gratitude for the officers’ bravery and condemned the violence as an act of cowardice.
This tragic event adds to a concerning trend of gun violence in healthcare settings across the United States. Hospitals have become vulnerable to such attacks, posing a serious threat to the safety of healthcare workers and law enforcement officers. The incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those on the front lines of public safety and patient care.
Our thoughts are with the families of the fallen officer, the injured workers, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
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